It has been quite a wild ride of highs and lows. Now I am 50lbs lighter with a new attitude. I have a passion for fitness and I have since become a vegetarian. Before I got to this point I had to rely on a tribe that I want to acknowledge because there is no way I could have done this alone. Here is how I got support to shed the weight over the course of the 2016- 2017 year.

They provided resources, gifts and opened the doors for me to get the support I needed in my weight loss journey. When I hosted the Living With Heart Workshop with Laughing Lotus they also provided each guest a copy of O magazines April issue. In addition at the Sisterhued Wellness Retreat each attendee received a April issue.

Gifted from O magazine, I had a one year membership to Equinox on 76th street and Amsterdam. The team was wonderful there from the class instructors to childcare. Boy oh boy do I miss those showers filled with awesome Kiehl’s product. I always left there glowing.

By mid year I began a training program with TMPL gym tailored to my body and lifestyle. They monitored my body fat, caloric intake, weight and muscle to give me the best outcome for success. I was given a nutritional guide and worked out with my incredible trainer Rob Hrapchak weekly.

As the year was coming to an end I got additional training with Marcella Mello to add in some different approaches to training style. When exercising it’s always good to change it up once in awhile although Rob was still my main man.

Danielle DeSimone was my nutritional guide who I sat down with as she guided me in the right direction of a meal plan for the week. My time with them had been incredibly invaluable and I was able to enjoy a membership sponsored by them for one year.

I was able to track my size in inches through my Riders By Lee Jeans. When I dropped in size I was able to request a new pair. No matter the size I always look good and the brand always encourages women to love the skin you’re in.

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Shaniqua Garvin

A single widowed mom most notably known for her old blog “Brown Media Mama” and features in Oprah Magazine.

I am raising my kid YouTuber “DJ” in the concrete jungle, NYC! My blog features fitness companies that service my city from a Yogi Surprise Box to a Laughing Lotus yoga class. I have a variety of fitness interest and highlight my interest. I am a vegetarian and enjoy vegan products which get featured.

You will also find “mommy” family and kid friendly movies highlights and event recaps. There are so many great kids products in the market but you will only see those for 8 and up here.

Lastly I have found a great network in my single mom/widow community and I get real about the topics affecting us. Let’s dialogue.